[D2 ME Abasi Estate] Be you Friend or Foe (closed)

[Jaheem Abasi]

Jaheem sat in his Sun room the looked out over the city, it was usually a beautiful sight but today the storm caused much of the view to be obscured by the whipping winds carrying the snow. However the snow carried a beauty of its own, how it covered everything, spread all over without permission or even consideration for the desires of those it inconvenienced. It had a goal and it would not let the will of others dictate if it fulfilled its purpose, it would fall regardless if you wished it to or not. One could learn from the snow and its indomitable spirit.

So here Jaheem sits with a warm drink awaiting a guest, one who is to be an enemy or an ally but only time could tell if they would be the winds that helped him achieve his goal or the citizenry below.

[Raela Ausar]

His guest had a warm cloak draped around her, hood up and sensible boots on against the snow. She wore a formal, elegant tunic beneath, and close-fitting pants. She announced herself and waited to be shown.

[Jaheem Abasi]

The Abasi Estate was....orderly was the best term for it, Raela would likely notice that for how large it was there wasn't much in the way of staff she probably only saw the one who greeted her at the door and offered to take her cloak and maybe one other moving through the house. The decor was tasteful but sparse, the home spoke to functionality and quality over extravagance. After a moment Raela would be greeted by a young woman with a data pad in one hand, she would adjust her glasses and bow before requesting that Raela follow her.

After a few minutes Raela would be lead into a room that was a little at odds with the rest of the house it was cozy and warm, with a fire burning in a hearth and a large window looking out over the city. Two tall backed chairs faced this window and Raela would be lead to the other "Hello Ms. Ausar, thank you for accepting my invitation. If you would like anything to drink my attendant would be happy to get it for you."

[Raela Ausar]

"I believe so... I think something warm suits the environment. I'm not picky besides that," she said, looking around the room. "This particular room is cozy."

[Jaheem Abasi]

The dark haird girl would bow and quickly exit the room. Jaheem would motion to the chair next to him "please , sit if you wish." He would look around the room and take a sip of his own drink "yes it serves its function, this is where I receive most guests to the Abasi Estate." He looked to her "you have managed to dress both functionally yet not sacrifice your appeal. That is a good skill to have."

[Raela Ausar]

She settled into the warm and comfortable chair. After an early morning, it nearly made her sleepy, but she focused. It wouldn't do to fall asleep in potential enemy territory. "I can see why." She smiled at the compliment to her outfit. "I may be a woman of action more than words, but it's good to be able to create a presentable face for the world. I'm glad you find it appealing."

[Jaheem Abasi]

Jaheem nodded with his own small smile as his attendant returned with her drink. It was slightly sweet and spiced with a subtle bite of alcohol and it produced a most pleasant warming sensation when drank.

Jaheem sat back a little in his chair and looked to Raela "So Ms. Ausar, it has been a bit over a week since we had our discussion. Have you thought more about my proposal? He asked with a casual tone and neutral expression.

[Raela Ausar]

She looked toward him and nodded. "I am inclined to agree to your proposal. You should know that I have also agreed to aid Governor Sylvain Torsin by working on a cure for the plague, as well." She took a sip of the drink thoughtfully. "Is there brandy in this?"

[Jaheem Abasi]

Jaheem nodded "I have no issue with this, I desire the Outer Rim to be as strong as the core. If the plague is dealt with it will free up resources for more important issues."

His lip quirked upwards at her question "Indeed it is, a corellian I am told is quite fine. You have a rather talented tongue Ms. Ausar." He said with a hint of amusement as he set his own drink down "I hope there are no bad feelings about me speaking out against you in court today."

[Raela Ausar]

She gestured with the drink. "I don't care. You can say what you need to say as much as I can."

She smirked, "It's not the first time I've had that compliment. Though in seriousness, I could tell from the way it warms you in your chest in that particular way."

[Jaheem Abasi]

He nods and interlaced his fingers "good we all want the same thing just disagree on how best to get there from my perspective."

There was a small pause "so how much research have you done on this plague. I must say I don't know much about it myself. I figure coming from the Outer Rim you must have some experience with it no?"

[Raela Ausar]

"I have some... most of the data I got from Governor Torsin," she explained. "I did an analysis of it earlier today, and there's enough to work with."

[Jaheem Abasi]

"That's good to hear. So this alliance, I will not interfere with you and you will do the same for me in return and if only one of us wins we will protect the other from death yes? The empire had need of all the strong sith it can have, seems silly to me to waste your capable mind or my talents."

[Raela Ausar]

She nodded, smiling. "I can live with that. If we want to end or expand the agreement later, we can discuss it."

[Jaheem Abasi]

He smiled again picking up his glass and taking a long sip of it. "Its a deal then. I think you'll make a fine partner." He said in a warmer tone "so you have been in the Outer Rim for a while, tell me about it if you don't mind? I'm afraid I've never had the chance to see our far flung colonies."

[Raela Ausar]

"The only generalization I can make about the Outer Rim is that it's hard to generalize," she replied with a smile and chuckle. "Worlds range from one like my citadel is on, which barely have a sentient population, to some of the most busy and cosmopolitan."

[Jaheem Abasi]

He nods at her response "Ah yes that makes sense I suppose, perhaps sometime soon i will find time to experience them myself." Then Jaheem smirked a bit "Must get lonely out there on a planet like that. Few chances for certain kinds of.....excitement." he said briefly swirling his drink before taking a swallow.

[Raela Ausar]

She smirked. "Mm... A bit lonely. There's Ilar'shala, but not a huge amount of true company besides him."

[Jaheem Abasi]

"Ahh yes good help is priceless." His eyes flitted over her shoulder for a moment to where the dark haired girl stood head bowed, data pad clutched in both hands in front of her.

His eyes returned to Raela "perhaps while you are on Ziost we can rectify this sad state of affairs."

[Raela Ausar]

She looked over at him thoughtfully, smiling, tilting her head to the side. "Hmm... I might be interested in such a thing."